Fischfest and Kaiserage: Police record with some incidents

folk festivals in Vorpommern-Greifswald: A look at the security situation

Vorpommern-Greifswald (ots)

In the district of Vorpommern-Greifswald, two important events took place last weekend: the Freester Fischerfest and the 25th Heringsdorfer Kaiserage. These festivals not only attract numerous visitors, but also raise questions about security and community behavior.

safety precautions and police operation

The fishing festival in Freest, which took place from August 2nd to August 4th, 2024, enjoyed a great encouragement with around 30,000 guests. The public space was particularly frequented on the evenings. Comprehensive police forces, including the Wolgast police station and the water protection police, were on site to ensure security.

incidents and offenses

Despite the well -organized security measures, there were several incidents that the police put on alert. On the evening of August 2nd, 2024, a traffic accident occurred with an escape in the parking lot. A security service employee was approached by a disobedient driver and then had to be treated in the hospital. The driver, a 52-year-old German, is now being held accountable for dangerous bodily harm.

But also the nighttime hours had their own challenges: On August 3, 2024, an 18-year-old Austrian reported on the Freester Strand, where he was attacked by three men. The suspicion is directed against a 26-year-old German and two other strangers. In addition, there was another incident in which a 28-year-old German was seriously injured after a stranger hit him in the face.

Heringsdorfer Kaiserage: The number of visitors and security problems

The Heringsdorfer Kaiserage took place from 01.1 to August 4, 2024 with around 20,000 visitors. Although the parade was on August 03 without special events, a theft indication was admitted in connection with the event. A wallet with daily income was stolen on August 03, 2024, which resulted in a damage of 1,100 euros.

conclusion: trend towards security problems at major events

The two festivals draw a picture that indicates a worrying trend: despite intensive security precautions, attacks and crimes are increasingly occurring at major events. These incidents are not only a burden for those affected, but also raise questions about security and the challenges that large crowds of human beings bring.

The police appealed to the population to provide evidence of witnesses for observations on the incidents. This is an important measure to increase the safety of all visitors at future events and to strengthen the sense of community.